We tend to be our own worst critics and fall into the habit of being tough on ourselves. In people with depression, this negativity can tip over into feelings of worthlessness, even self-hate. No depression can get better if that … Read More
Women shouldn’t ignore sudden abdominal pain as it’s almost always serious
For women, right-sided abdominal pain that comes on suddenly is nearly always serious and quite often ends up in A&E. Surgery is on the cards. This is because causes of right-sided pain could be appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy and Crohn’s disease … Read More
Hope as scientists are targeting a new area in the brain to treat anxiety
Before the pandemic levels of anxiety were already pretty high, with one in five of us struggling. But, unsurprisingly, the figures have soared in the past couple of years, to one in three. Coping with anxiety is not easy and … Read More
Workouts become harder if you break good exercise habit due to crucial protein
I’m all too aware that if I let my daily exercise lapse, it’s extremely hard to take up the reins and get back into my usual routine. I thought that was just my muscles getting lazy but research from Leeds … Read More
Newborn screening could save 70 babies each year from crippling disability
Every five days a potential tragedy occurs in one of the UK’s maternity units as a baby is born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). It’s a tragedy waiting to happen because while treatments are available, they have to be given immediately after … Read More
New guidelines could support millions of women struggling with endometriosis
Scientists from University College London have come up with a new set of guidelines to aid better diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis – a chronic condition that causes severe pelvic pain and reduces fertility in millions of women worldwide. The physical, mental and social … Read More
Having a happy gut with the right mix of bacteria could improve cancer treatments
Having a happy gut, containing the right mix of bacteria, is being linked to more and more surprising health benefits, ranging from your heart to your mental health. And here’s another one: it could improve cancer treatments. That is the conclusion of … Read More
Plants will become crucial sources of vitamin B – we need to protect them
Plants could have an increasingly important nutritional role to play as we consume fewer and fewer animal-sourced B vitamins. Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Imperial College London found more than 1,000 edible plants that could be potential … Read More
Blood in urine could be sign of bladder cancer – get checked if you’re worried
Problems that are toilet related are so often not discussed out of embarrassment. But it’s always best to get these conditions checked so you can rule things out and relax, or crack on with treatment. A friend recently phoned me … Read More
Study reveals sound sleep can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer’s
Practically every function of the body and every organ within it is on a 24-hour clock of waking and sleeping. In particular, we’ve come to realise the crucial nature of getting sound sleep, due to its affects on appetite, weight … Read More